Some notes and observations about Michigan State players after four sessions at the Moneyball Pro-Am near Lansing:

* Rocket Watts said on Thursday evening that he's now officially enrolled and moved in at Michigan State. He plans to go through his first workout on Friday, which will end a months-long wait for him to get his academics squared away and join the team. He's made only one appearance at Moneyball this summer, an opening-night game in which he shot poorly but showcased his quickness and ability to make his own shot that should have him in the playing rotation as a freshman.

* Incoming Spartans forward Julius Marble was ranked outside the 300 recruits in the country as recently as this spring and didn't have a high-major offer when Michigan State first came calling last winter. He wasn't exactly seen as an immediate-impact player. But Marble has hardly looked like a project player this summer at Moneyball. He had 39 points on Tuesday night, which is impressive no matter what league you're playing in. He's got a body that's ready for college hoops and a better-than-expected outside shot. He hasn't shown much in the way of finesse but can bully his way to baskets. There's a lot of candidates for frontcourt playing time but Marble looks like he should be more in the conversation than originally thought.

* Marcus Bingham won't look a ton different the next time you see him, but he does look like he's filled out some. His legs, in particular, seem to have some added muscle on them, and Bingham says he's weighed in at 227. There's not a ton of posting up in Moneyball, so we'll have to take both Bingham's and Xavier Tillman's words for it that he's holding his own physically against every player on the roster. But what is plain to see is his versatile skill set, from his strong shooting to how smoothly he moves for a player his size. His Euro step in a game last week was something to be hold. Going from a player who couldn't get on the floor most games to a starter would be a big jump, but if Bingham has the size to defend then it could happen.

* Incoming forward Malik Hall's greatest gift may be his versatility. He's shown at Moneyball that he's big enough to be a small four-man but has a background playing the perimeter and a skill set to match it. He got to Michigan State early and has impressed in offseason workouts going against the team's more experienced big men. He doesn't stand out a ton when you watch him but doesn't seem to do anything poorly, either.

* Overreacting to newfound shooting ability is a time-honored Moneyball tradition, so let's dive in. This year's candidate is Xavier Tillman, who has shot nearly as many 3's in three Moneyball sessions this summer than his entire two seasons at Michigan State. He's only 6-for-22 but his stroke looks solid. And whether it's outside shooting, putting his back to the basket or attacking off the dribble, Tillman said he's looking to create more for himself on offense this year as he becomes the Spartans' primary big man.

* Moneyball is known for players willing to put up a lot of shots, but Gabe Brown may have set a record by going 1-for-21 from 3-point range on Thursday night.